Ions Pop Entrance Slip

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What charge do Group 17 ions typically have?

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-1

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What happens to the charge of an atom when it loses electrons?

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The charge becomes positive.

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How many electrons does a Nitrogen ion gain or lose?

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Nitrogen ion gains 3 electrons.

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Will a neutral neon atom gain or lose electrons to become stable?

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Neither; neon is already stable.

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What is a positive ion called?

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Cation.

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What is an anion?

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An ion with a negative charge.

Front

What is the charge of a cation?

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Positive.

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What happens to an atom that gains electrons?

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It becomes negatively charged.

Front

What is the term for the process of an atom losing electrons?

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Ionization.

Front

Which group of elements typically forms cations?

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Group 1 (Alkali metals).